Economy
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Tokyo’s ‘Strawberry War’ Intensifies as Producers Vie to Become ‘Emperor’ of Strawberries
Major strawberry production regions are in fierce competition to promote their brand of strawberr...
February 28, 2026
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BOJ Keeping Eye on Economy and Takaichi’s ‘Proactive Fiscal Policy’ as It Mulls Possible Future Rate Hike
The Bank of Japan will have to gauge the right distance from Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi’s admi...
February 26, 2026
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New U.S. Tariff Unlikely to Significantly Impact Japan, BOJ Gov. Says
Bank of Japan Gov. Kazuo Ueda has indicated that the new additional tariff on foreign goods annou...
February 26, 2026
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2 Reflationists Tapped as Bank of Japan Policy Board Members
TOKYO (Jiji Press) — The Japanese government on Wednesday nominated two academics considered to b...
February 26, 2026
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Japan’s Major Real Estate Firms Expanding Overseas Businesses to Secure Future Growth, Focusing on Europe, U.S., Asia
LONDON — Japan’s major real estate companies are expanding businesses overseas. With the ease of ...
February 23, 2026
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Japan, U.S. Name 3 Inaugural Investment Projects; Reached Agreement After Considerable Difficulty
Japan and the United States have chosen three inaugural projects to kick off a $550 billion (abou...
February 20, 2026
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Transport Companies See Opportunity in Narita Expansion; Airlines, Railways Prepare to Meet Expected Growth in Demand
Major airline and railway companies are now hurrying to plan their responses to the 2029 expansio...
February 18, 2026
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Takaichi to Hold First Meeting with BOJ Chief Ueda Since Election Win
TOKYO - Bank of Japan Governor Kazuo Ueda and Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi will hold their first...
February 16, 2026
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High Chocolate Prices Shake Up Valentine’s Lineup at Japan’s Department Stores
Department stores are increasingly expanding their Valentine’s Day product lineup to include bake...
February 8, 2026
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TMSC to Produce 3-Nanometer Semiconductors in Japan’s Kumamoto Pref.; Takaichi Pledges Support in Meeting with Executives
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. (TSMC) told the Japanese government on Thursday about its ...
February 5, 2026
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Green Tea Exports Hit Record High in 2025 Amid Growing Demand, Likely to Be Driving Force Behind Govt Export Target
Exports of green tea, including matcha, reached a record high of more than 10,000 tons last year,...
February 4, 2026
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Japan Takes Step Toward Rare Earths Independence With Sea Mud Excavation
The successful test excavation of rare earth-bearing mud from the deep ocean floor by the Japan A...
February 3, 2026
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Toyota Motor Group Firm to Sell Clean Energy Greenhouses for Strawberries
Toyoda Gosei Co., a Toyota Motor group firm, plans to sell facilities for cultivating strawberrie...
January 31, 2026
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Core Inflation in Tokyo Slows, Still on Track to Hit BOJ Goal
TOKYO, Jan 30 (Reuters) - Core inflation in Japan's capital slowed to a 15-month low in January d...
January 30, 2026
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Gold Retail Price Exceeds ¥30,000, Setting New Record
The over-the-counter retail price of gold per gram at Tanaka Precious Metal Technologies, a leadi...
January 29, 2026
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